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March to June 2020 - NEWCASTLE UTD fc

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mad cyril said:
It’s just what I’ve heard from somebody. A person who granted won’t know it all but certainly knows more than me.
The deposit will go but she may be covered by her backers on that. Apparently it’s not the money that bothers her but more her reputation. It wasn’t that long ago Ashley described her as a time waster so if / when this falls through that mud will absolutely stick for good.
Likewise with Ashley, he really wants to sell but if he’s left with the club then he’s a bigger baddie than he’s ever been despite actually wanting rid. He’ll take a big hit commercially and on tickets which given his current retail predicament he can’t afford to do.
Basically both parties can’t afford to be seen to be the one responsible for this.
As of yet nobody is really sure what has actually triggered it as both apparently want it done.
This isn’t me ITK at all just what I’ve heard. The huge delay in an announcement certainly suggests it though.
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I still think that whoever leaked the initial info about the Saudi government being involved didn’t have their best interests at heart. A Newcastle fan suggested to me that it was Ashley, but that doesn’t quite add up.

What I think might happen - a few investors linked to the PIF will ‘swoop in’ to save the deal. Nice PR win for them, it’ll keep the Premier League happy, with the Saudi government not officially involved, but close enough to step in at a later date. Could be completely wrong like.
 
Binxy said:
For years all you lot went on about was transfer profits, free advertising and all the money he makes out of Newcastle and now your saying he doesn't.
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I don't speak for "you lot!"

The advertising is a minor issue, a bigger one is that all merchandise goes to sport direct and the club only get back 20%.

But I think he's been shit for his decisions on running the club not the "millions he's taken out of it!"

Do all Sunderland fans think the same way in everything?
 
frot said:
I still think that whoever leaked the initial info about the Saudi government being involved didn’t have their best interests at heart. A Newcastle fan suggested to me that it was Ashley, but that doesn’t quite add up.

What I think might happen - a few investors linked to the PIF will ‘swoop in’ to save the deal. Nice PR win for them, it’ll keep the Premier League happy, with the Saudi government not officially involved, but close enough to step in at a later date. Could be completely wrong like.
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Yeah I certainly don’t claim to know and try not to bother with the gossip but certainly a rabbit off somewhere.
The interesting thing is that all parties, including the government want it done but nobody seems to know the cause of this.
 
Gucci Massive said:
This proposed takeover has too many similarities with the last one. Sky Sports and the big outlets said last time that Ashley had agreed to sell etc and it looked like it was going to happen only for weeks of radio silence until Ashley broke his silence saying it was off.

Likewise wasnt our deal with Dell quite widely reported only for the same to happen?

When City were bought out it happened in about three days after the story broke. Same when Hall sold his shares to Ashley.

Mind, our Drumaville takeover dragged on but wasn't that due to due diligence etc? I seem to recall that Murray (seller) and Quinn kept the media and fans quite up to date on the process and they were open about it taking some time to complete.

It's probably just wishful thinking but I think this takeover news will fizzle out only for Ashley to announce he's staying a few weeks down the line.

Plus I'd imagine Ashley will want to squeeze every penny out of them. He knows he's dealing with an unlimited pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Maybe he's changed his initial price (re Luke Edwards tweet)
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All good valid points mate!
 
Mate just texted (mag) all the players have been called into a meeting tonight, allegedly about this.
He has been out on the drink with Charnley a couple of times tbf.
Not saying its done like but if I hear owt more I'll let you know.
I still don't think its gonna be what all the nuggets think it is and they'll still be twisting about something no doubt.
 
legend7 said:
Mate just texted (mag) all the players have been called into a meeting tonight, allegedly about this.
He has been out on the drink with Charnley a couple of times tbf.
Not saying its done like but if I hear owt more I'll let you know.
I still don't think its gonna be what all the nuggets think it is and they'll still be twisting about something no doubt.
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How can the players be called into a meeting when we are all meant to be social distancing?
 
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